Sorter

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. All employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

About the role

The Donation Sorter/Driver is responsible for receiving, sorting, organizing, and inspecting all donations, as well as driving the Thrift Store truck to the Wheeler Mission Donation Center. This role provides excellent customer service to donors and ensures care and respect for all donations received.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Greet customers for donation drop-off and assist with unloading donations.
  • Provide instructions for tax forms.
  • Offer assistance to donors as needed.
• Sorting and Handling
  • Inspect, sort, handle, and label donations for sale at the Donation Center.
  • Operate pallet jacks or forklifts to move donations within the warehouse.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work effectively in a team environment with coworkers and volunteer groups.
  • Maintain a safe and organized warehouse by following instructions from managers and collaborating with team members.
• Occasionally supervise groups of volunteers at the donation center.

Requirements

• Education/Experience
  • High school diploma, GED, or HSE.
  • Verbal communication skills to interact effectively with others.
• Mission Alignment
  • Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
  • Adherence to Wheeler Mission Employee Policies.
  • Alignment with Wheeler Mission Core Values: Christ-Centered Purpose, Faithful Stewardship, Excellence, Grace, and Truth.
• Physical Requirements
  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Kneel, stoop, twist, and bend frequently during the shift.
  • Hold and grasp donated objects when loading and unloading donations.
  • Frequently lift and move donations up to 50 pounds.
  • Work in a warehouse environment that may expose workers to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, and dirt.
  • Use donation center pallet jacks.
  • Perform manual labor indoors and outdoors.
• Other Requirements
  • Adherence to Conflict of Interest Policy, Confidentiality Policy, and Statement of Faith.
  • Post-offer acceptable background check required.
  • All employees must sign and adhere to the Wheeler Mission Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
  • Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test, which may occur after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Patience
• Organizing
• Time Management

Work Environment

This role operates in a warehouse setting that may include exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, and dirt. The position involves both indoor and outdoor manual labor, including the use of pallet jacks and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.